This spring, I will welcome my firstborn.
As I approach this new chapter, profound excitement and, yes, anxious anticipation are constant companions. I keep reflecting on what it means to be unbreakable — not in a literal sense, as life reminds us of our fragility, but in spirit, values, and connection.
This reflection is deeply personal, not only because of fatherhood but also because of my role in “The Unbreakable Boy,” a film that has challenged and reshaped my understanding of strength, family, resilience — and faith.
The story follows Austin (aka AuzMan!), a boy with autism and brittle bone disease. Physically, he is incredibly fragile, yet his spirit is anything but. His unwavering joy and boundless enthusiasm starkly contrast with a world that often feels heavy with division, fear, and cynicism. What struck me most while portraying Austin’s father was how his son’s unyielding optimism forced him — and me — to re-evaluate what truly matters.
We live in an era when outrage often overshadows optimism and headlines focus on what divides rather than what unites. Behind this noise, these truths remain: the power of family, the importance of faith, and the…
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